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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.69, 35,405.93 and 17,726.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.69, 35,405.93 and 17,726.21 is: 24,448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.69 : 35,405.93 = 17,726.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.69/35,405.93 = 17,726.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.69x = 35,405.93 × 17,726.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.69x = 627,612,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,612,817.71/25,670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.62

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